FINANCE

EXCLUSIVE: No bail outs for commercial investments

By Heather Jameson | 22 May 2020

Plans to bail out councils struggling with their finances could vary between authorities - but th...

WHITEHALL

EXCLUSIVE: Lincoln and Stevenage latest to make Section 114 warning

By Dan Peters | 15 May 2020

Lincoln City Council and Stevenage BC have become the latest local authorities to warn ministers ...

WHITEHALL

Labour push for LGA to 'shout louder'

By Dan Peters | 12 May 2020

Labour politicians have called for the Local Government Association (LGA) to ‘shout even louder’ ...

BUSINESS

Finance chiefs say Government could underwrite tax losses for councils

By Heather Jameson | 12 May 2020

The Government could protect councils from financial collapse by underwriting the potential loss ...

FINANCE

LGA 'rapidly refocuses' improvement work

By Dan Peters | 05 May 2020

The Local Government Association (LGA) has ‘rapidly refocused’ its improvement work to help counc...

WHITEHALL

Jenrick: Government will not pick up the bill for everything

By Dan Peters | 04 May 2020

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has warned the sector that the Government will not pick up t...

CRIME

Jenrick unveils £76m funding for 'most vulnerable'

By Laura Sharman | 04 May 2020

The communities secretary has announced £76m funding to support the ‘most vulnerable’ in society ...

WHITEHALL

Jenrick tells councils to pass cash to care providers

By Dan Peters | 30 April 2020

Communities secretary Robert Jenrick has told councils to pass on government funding to care prov...

WHITEHALL

Districts win in latest allocations

By Dan Peters | 28 April 2020

Districts have won a significantly higher share of funding in the latest allocations of governmen...

WHITEHALL

Councils need another £12.8bn to cope with coronavirus - LGA

By Dan Peters | 27 April 2020

Councils may need up to another £12.8bn from the Government to get through the coronavirus crisis...

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frederica-diamanta

Director of Family Help and Safeguarding

£105,836 - £121,235

Brighter Futures for Children is looking for a visionary leader to drive transformation and improvement in children's services at a pivotal time. Apply for this job

Reading Borough Council

Head of Highways Operations

Salary: £78,168 per annum

Premium jobSomerset offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich history and vibrant community life. Apply for this job

Somerset Council

Head of Operational Services

£73,051 to £75,342

Are you ready to shape the future of a thriving district? Apply for this job

South Derbyshire District Council